The obligation
Authorised officers appointed by SafeWork NSW may exercise the functions of an inspector under Part 9 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
These functions may be used to determine whether there has been compliance with or a contravention of the Act and regulations, and to obtain information or records for the Act's administration. They may also be used generally for administering the Act and the regulations. Authorised officers who are police officers or appointed by the EPA instead exercise functions under Chapter 7 and section 319A of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.
- What
- Authorised officers appointed by SafeWork NSW may exercise the functions of an inspector under Part 9 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
- Source
- legislation.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Powers of SafeWork NSW authorised officers is a WHS requirement set out in Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008 (NSW). The relevant provision is Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008 > Part 4 > s 22 § 22.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Powers of SafeWork NSW authorised officers is a WHS obligation under Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008 (NSW). In short, Authorised officers appointed by SafeWork NSW may exercise the functions of an inspector under Part 9 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
What changed recently?
Powers of SafeWork NSW authorised officers was last updated on 19 October 2026.